Western Maine (Oxford, Franklin and Somerset counties) Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hayrides and More

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Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Western Maine (Oxford, Franklin and Somerset counties)? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Western Maine (Oxford, Franklin and Somerset counties), sorted by county. Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. Most have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

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New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking. Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe.

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Updates for April 2026

Get out to the corn mazes and pumpkin patches! Most close either at Halloween or a week later! The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

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Franklin County

Sandy River Farm Market - pumpkin patch, restrooms, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, petting zoo
Route 27, Farmington, ME 04938. Phone: (207) 778-1995. Email: sandyriverfarmmarket@gmail.com.. Open: Monday-Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-6, Sunday 11 pm to 4 pm, Milk- all daytime hours, go to dairy section across the street Corn Maze (not in 2020) and Pumpkin Patch- Late August through late October Haunted Maze- October 30th and 31st when the sun has set. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only.. Pick your own squashes as well as pumpkins, free hayrides, corn "sandbox" for children under five Come see us for fresh picked produce, farm fresh milk, homemade ice cream, local pies, homemade pastries, locally made products and much more! The Sandy River Farm Market makes products from over 15 different farms and agri-businesses available to the community. Some years they also have a corn maze (not in 2020, though) (UPDATED: September 29, 2020 JBS)

Oxford County

Pietree Orchard - UPDATE for 2023: They are permanently closed apples, beans, blueberries, peas, peaches, pumpkins, strawberries,
803 Waterford Road, Sweden, ME 04040. Open: UPDATE for 2023: They are permanently closed
Weston's Farm Stand - Choose and cut your own flowers, turkey, Christmas trees, Farm market,
48 River Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037. Phone: 207-935-2567. Email: weston@pivot.net. Open: July, August, September - until frost, from 8 am to 6 pm. Choose and cut your own flowers, or we can pick them fresh for you. Handicapped Accessible. Restrooms available. Bus parking. In the Fall, there is a huge hay fort for the children to play in. Plus a large assortment of Pumpkins, Winter Squashes, Gourds, Fresh Apples, Apple Cider, Apple Products, Mums, Asters, Seasonal Decorations, Hay Bales Corn Stalks. Order fresh, local Thanksgiving turkeys, pies and other baked goods in early November. For families across New England, the farm becomes a destination to choose and cut their holiday tree. Travel to the field to choose and cut from thousands of Weston’s grown Fraser and Balsam Fir trees or select one already cut at the farm. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: July 7, 2025, JBS)

Somerset County

Cayford Orchards - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, pears, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, restrooms, school tours
99 Hilton Hill Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976. Phone: (207) 474-5200. Email: cayfordorchardsfarms@yahoo.com. Open: September 1 to Thanksgiving from 9am to 5pm every day. Directions: 3 miles north on RT 150, from Post Office in Downtown Skowhegan.Take Right onto Hilton Hill Road, follow 1/2 mile.Farm store located on Right. Click here for a map and directions. All our berries are taking to Skowhegan Farmers' Market July thru September;All products are sold at farme store after September First. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. We are a six generation family farm.we raise 57 varieties of fruit.Peaches, pears, plums, berries and a wide selection of new and heirloom apples.Along with raw local honey, maple & apple syrup. We welcome you to join us.Explore the farm, pick your own and take a weekend hayride.With so many varieties apple tastings are always free. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: July 7, 2025, JBS)

The Apple Farm - apples
104 Back Road, Fairfield, ME. Phone: 207-453-7656 Toll free: 877-453-7656. Fax 207-453-2717. Email applefarm@adelphia.net Pick your own apples -- Macs, Cortlands, Red and Golden Delicious, Golden Russets, Pearmains, Winter Bananas and others in season. Wagon rides on weekends. Open September through October 25 from 9 am to 5 pm daily. Handicapped Accessible. Restroom available. Bus parking.